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2023 is a new year – a new date on the calendar, for sure, but also a time for mental renewal and reorientation. Yet the new year dawns with more uncertainties and difficulties than ever. The economy is all over the place, inflation is hitting everyone, and the picks for dictionary “Word of the Year” …
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Let’s talk about Christmas memorial gifts and how to give them in a sensitive, caring way. It’s the holiday season, and someone close to you has lost a loved one. The natural tendency, for many of us, is to emit some generic phrases of condolence, then avoid the topic altogether. Don’t do this.
Living memorials are part of a growing (!!) trend towards honoring the life of a departed loved one by emphasizing life, rather than death. The idea is to shift the focus away from death and towards a celebration of their life as it lives on in the memories of their friends and family.
Your wedding day is a time to share your happiness and love. Without a doubt, you’ll want to include all of your loved ones. But what if one of the most influential people isn’t there to participate? How can you include them? How do you remember them, along with reminding everyone else? Here are some …
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Let’s talk about what to wear to a funeral. Expectations can vary. At a more formal, traditional funeral, you may be expected to wear black dress clothes (buttoned suit for men, dress for women). For many funerals the only requirement is that you wear something nice in darker colors.
Here are 100 creative celebration of life ideas to inspire you as you celebrate the life of an amazing person. Even as you grieve, it is important to treasure and honor your loved one. These creative and meaningful memorial ideas are perfect for right now and on into the future. We have suggestions for the …
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What do you want your legacy to be? Leaving a legacy to your children and family is an important consideration. As you make arrangements for the end of your life, you will be consulting a lawyer, writing a will, signing advance directives, planning the funeral, and more. But what does all of it mean? This …
Funeral favors are a popular trend as a way to say thank you to guests and also a way to honor your loved one. These are little trinkets or keepsakes that you give away at funerals, memorials, or life celebration events. While funeral favors are definitely an “optional” part of your funeral planning, it’s a …
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A memorial made from cremated ashes is simply the ultimate way to keep your loved one close to your heart. Here are 15 creative and unique memorial ideas made using actual cremated remains. These include decorative accents, jewelry, and even trees.
Funeral directors are classy. Well-dressed, professional, caring, compassionate, all while being almost continuously on-call. These are the best of the best. The funeral professional you know and love – a.k.a. mortician, funeral director, undertaker, call them what you will – deserves a gift to match.